PLASTIC SURGERY BELLINGHAM
NPI 1881184356
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Bellingham, WA

NPI Status: Active since May 10, 2018

Contact Information

2500 SQUALICUM PKWY BLDG 102
BELLINGHAM, WA
ZIP 98225
Phone: (360) 676-0972
Fax: (360) 671-4423

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 50D2151196
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 04-04-2028

About PLASTIC SURGERY BELLINGHAM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Plastic Surgery Bellingham, a provider established in Bellingham, Washington operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881184356 assigned on May 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. Plastic Surgery Bellingham operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Plastic Surgery Bellingham. The authorized official of this NPI record is Timothy M Whitney Md (Co-medical Director)

NPI
1881184356
Provider Legal Name
BLACKBURN & WHITNEY MD PS
Other Organization Name
PLASTIC SURGERY BELLINGHAM
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2500 SQUALICUM PKWY BLDG 102 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Location Phone
(360) 676-0972
Location Fax
(360) 671-4423
Mailing Address
2500 SQUALICUM PKWY BLDG 102 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Mailing Phone
(360) 676-0972
Mailing Fax
(360) 671-4423
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-10-2018
Last Update Date
09-24-2024
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208200000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Plastic Surgery

 
22082S0099XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

 
32082S0105XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Plastic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

TIMOTHY M WHITNEY MD

Authorized Official Title
CO-MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(360) 676-0972

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Incision of tendon covering of finger

This procedure involves making a small cut into the protective sheath around a finger tendon. It's typically done to relieve pressure or inflammation, improve finger movement, or treat conditions like trigger finger. It's a safe, often outpatient procedure.

This service was performed 16 times for 14 patients

Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope

This procedure involves using a small camera, called an endoscope, to view and treat a tight wrist ligament. The endoscope is inserted through a tiny incision, reducing recovery time and scarring. It helps to relieve pain and improve wrist function.

This service was performed 33 times for 25 patients

Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit

This procedure involves removing certain tissue in your palm to alleviate tension, and releasing the first digit (thumb) if it's constricted. It's done to improve hand function and reduce discomfort. It's a common treatment for conditions like Dupuytren's contracture.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand

This procedure involves the surgical removal of abnormal growths on tendons in the finger or hand. These growths can cause discomfort or restrict movement. The process aims to alleviate pain and restore function to the affected area. It's done under anesthesia.

This service was performed 13 times for 12 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
50D2151196
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
July 13, 2018
Certificate Expiration Date
April 04, 2028
Laboratory Director
TIMOTHY M. WHITNEY
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Plastic Surgery Bellingham to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1881184356, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1881184356.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Anesthesiology
2500 SQUALICUM PKWY BLDG 102
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Specialist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881184356, enumerated as an "organization" on May 10, 2018.

The provider is located at 2500 SQUALICUM PKWY BLDG 102 BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 and the phone number is (360) 676-0972.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.